Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
iCloud+8.0
Optional Advanced Data Protection extends end-to-end encryption to most data.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
Sync.com9.0
Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption by default.
iCloud+7.5
Fair pricing with Family Sharing, plus privacy extras in iCloud+.
Value for money
20% weight
Sync.com7.5
Fair pricing on annual plans; few monthly options.
iCloud+4.5
Only 5 GB free, which device backups fill quickly.
Free tier
15% weight
Sync.com5.0
5 GB free.
iCloud+7.0
Seamless on Apple devices, a Windows app exists, but no Android or Linux app.
Sync & apps
20% weight
Sync.com6.0
Windows and Mac apps plus mobile backup, but no Linux client.
iCloud+8.5
Deep Apple integration with Pages, Numbers and Keynote.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
Sync.com6.0
Strong secure sharing, limited integrations.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | iCloud+ | Sync.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | Yes |
| Lifetime plan option | No | No |
| Official Linux sync app | No | No |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | No |
| Company base | United States | Canada |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose iCloud+ if…
You want something best for people who use Apple devices.
- + Built into Apple devices
- + Optional Advanced Data Protection
- + Private Relay and Hide My Email on paid tiers
Choose Sync.com if…
You want something best for secure document storage and sharing.
- + End-to-end encrypted by default
- + Secure, password-protected sharing
- + Canadian jurisdiction
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
iCloud+ vs Sync.com: quick answers
Is iCloud+ better than Sync.com?
iCloud+ leads Sync.com by 0.4 points overall (7.3 vs 6.9). iCloud+ scores higher on sync & apps, ecosystem & sharing. Sync.com scores higher on privacy & encryption, free tier.
Who should choose Sync.com over iCloud+?
Sync.com is best for secure document storage and sharing. iCloud+ is best for people who use Apple devices.
How were iCloud+ and Sync.com scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.